Sewing Patterns Quiz

What does the grainline indicate in sewing patterns?

• The direction fabric should be laid

• The location to place trims or other components

• The guideline where the fabric is to be folded

• The highest point on a pattern piece

What are notches used for in sewing?

• To indicate where to cut the fabric

• To align pieces of fabric correctly

• To show where to sew on the fabric

• To provide additional support and shape

What is the purpose of darts in sewing?

• To create buttonholes

• To indicate where to fold the fabric

• To provide shape by being folded and stitched

• To prevent the fabric from unraveling

What is the function of the buttonhole mark in sewing patterns?

• To show where to sew on the fabric

• To indicate the specific location to place trims

• To indicate where to cut the fabric

• To serve as a placement indicator for creating buttonholes

What is the selvage in sewing?

• The edge of fabric that runs parallel to the warp

• The highest point on a pattern piece

• The line where fabric is to be folded to create pleats

• The loose stitch used to draw fabric together

What is the purpose of interfacing in sewing?

• To indicate where to make small cuts in the fabric

• To provide additional support and shape

• To show where to sew on the fabric

• To draw fabric together to create fullness

What is the difference between crosswise grain and lengthwise grain in fabric?

• Crosswise grain is parallel to selvage, while lengthwise grain is perpendicular

• Crosswise grain is more stretchable, while lengthwise grain is not

• Lengthwise grain runs perpendicular to the selvage, while crosswise grain is parallel

• Lengthwise grain is more stretchable, while crosswise grain runs parallel to the selvage

Why is basting important in sewing?

• To permanently join fabric pieces together

• To temporarily hold fabric pieces together

• To add decorative elements to the fabric

• To strengthen the fabric edges